Fears of Domino Effect Pervade Europe

Contagion once again emerged in Europe as investors turned from Ireland's debt crisis and set their sights on Portugal and Spain.

Both Spanish and Portuguese bond prices fell sharply Tuesday, and the yields above German bunds rose to records. The euro slid below $1.34 for the first time in two months, though part of the weakness came as investors turned to the safe-haven status of the U.S. dollar after North Korean artillery attacks...